Events in Perth

UPCOMING EVENTS 2018

​The next event in Perth will be announced shortly.

2017 EVENTSNETWORKING DRINKS - 31 March 2017

On Friday 31 March 2017, the Perth subcommittee of FALS hosted drinks after work at a wine bar in Fremantle.The wine bar is called “Whispers” and is owned and managed by Thierry (a charming French ex-pat)About 15 people were present at some stage during the evening and the ambiance was very convivial.The only “formal” part of the evening was an entertaining talk by Prof Gerard Carney on the first claim to Australia by France (made by Frenchman St Allouarn on 30 March 1772).Gerard’s talk was given on the balcony from which it is almost possible to see the WA Maritime museum only a short stroll away in which is displayed the wine bottle and French ecu coin left by St Allouarn on the beach at Dirk Hartog island two and a half centuries ago!

2016 EVENTSDINNER - 20 October 2016

The Perth subcommittee of FALS organised a very successful dinner on Thursday 20 October.The event was held at the University of WA Club under the auspices of the UWA Law School.The Club put on a magnificent French themed 4 course degustation menu, accompanied by delicious wines from Bordeaux, in one of the Club’s private dining rooms.The wines were presented in authentic French accents, culminating in a talk by Thierry Rodari who owns an intimate wine bar in Fremantle specialising in the wines of France.32 enthusiastic Francophiles attended the event, which was marked by a typically relaxed and friendly West Australian ambiance.

LAUNCHING EVENT - 11 May 2016

On 11 May 2016, FALS held its inaugural event in Perth at the new city campus of Curtin University’s Law School. Guests enjoyed learning more about FALS over French wine and cheese and were treated to an interesting talk by Professor Gerard Carney, a Professor of Law at Curtin University, on the French exploration of Western Australia

This event marks an exciting new expansion of FALS in Australia and the Society looks forward to welcoming new members in Perth.